Overview
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2 days
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This tour covers some distinctive scenic spots of Dali and Lijiang with included reliable transportation during the entirety of your trip from one destination to another. You will visit Xizhou and Zhoucheng, both near Dali, to witness authentic ethnic minority customs and daily life, in addition to a wonderful Erhai lake cruise. In Lijiang, Naxi culture is an enduring part of life in the region that you simply cannot miss. You will go to Yunhu Village, famous for its unique architecture and culture seen nowhere else. You’re going to love it!
Day 1: Dali, Xizhou Village, Zhoucheng village, traditional Tie- Dye factory, Er’hai lake cruise
Day2: Dali – Lijiang: Zhongyi Morning Market, Black Dragon Pool, Jade Lake Village, Dongba Museum, Lijiang Old Town
Additional Info
Specialized infant seats are available
Public transportation options are available nearby
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
Passport name, number, expiry and country is required at time of booking for all participants
Full payment will be collected in advance, including all admission fees, fuel, and equipment rental.
What To Expect
Xizhou Town
Day 1, In the Morning, your Dali tour guide will be waiting and take you to the ancient market town of Xizhou, just 19 kilometres north of Dali Old Town. Here we will visit the morning market, where locals dressed in traditional minority clothing sell and buy local fruits, freshly cut meat, piles of fragrant spices, livestock and anything else you can think of. You can visit a traditional Three Course Tea ceremony and an exquisite example of traditional Bai-style courtyard homes.
Zhoucheng Village
Later, we drop by Zhoucheng Village, also called the “Hometown of Bai’s Tie- Dye Culture” and experience the tie- dye culture in a traditional Tie- Dye workshop, where grandmothers handover this century old tradition to mothers and daughters.
Options
Private tour
Including accommodation: 2-Day Dali & Lijiang Classical Tour Pickup included
What‘s Included
Entrance tickets to the attractions listed in the itinerary
Private transportation and transfers, including pick-up and drop-off, with skilled driver
1 night 4-star accommodation including breakfast (based on twin-bed room for 2 pax)
24/7 English speaking customer service
All taxes, fees and handling charges
Meals as listed in the itinerary: 1 breakfast per person
2 bottles of drinking water per day
Supplement for the meals and accommodations for the tour guide and driver
English speaking tour guide
Accommodation (if you choose accommodation excluded version)
International and domestic flights
Chinese visa
Transportations back from Lijiang to Kunming
Meals not listed in the program
Personal travel insurance
Personal expenses
Tips for tour guide and driver (not requested, but highly appreciated)
Surcharges for upgrades from standard twin-bed rooms to double-bed rooms
Attractions not in the itinerary
Additional days caused by unexpected nature disasters. e.g. landslides etc.
Single room supplement if the guest requests a private room in the hotel
Anything not listed in inclusions
Pickup points
Select a pickup point
Meeting points
Xizhou Town
North Dali Old Town Dali China
End points
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Reviews
1 review
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
A Perfect Old Town Experience
lindalZ3452XG,Apr 27, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had two amazing days in Dali and Lijiang. The villages, landscapes, and ethnic culture were all unforgettable. This kind of immersive experience into local life is exactly what I love about travel. The itinerary balanced classic highlights with free time, making the trip very relaxing. The guide was easygoing, knowledgeable, and attentive. This was truly my ideal trip.
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